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CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 07: Clint Dempsey #8 of the United States scores a goal on a penalty kick against Patrick Pemberton #18 of Costa Rica during a match in the 2016 Copa America Centenario at Soldier Field on June 7, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Watch: Clint Dempsey scores 51st international goal to give US the lead

There wasn’t much going on in the early going of the USMNT third group game against Paraguay. Both teams got some early chances but nothing really too threatening. But then Gyasi Zardes got some open field on the left flank and Michael Bradley played a perfectly weighted through ball to him. Zardes, who had been […]

BOCA RATON, FL – JUNE 01: Jose Salomon Rondon #9 of Venezuela passes during a game against Guatamala at Lockhart Stadium on June 1, 2016 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Venezuela catches Uruguay napping and score from a half field chance

In a highly physical first half, both Uruguay and Venezuela had been trying all half to score the opening goal and go into the lead. While Uruguay had the majority of the chances, Venezuela also had some chances of their own. Whatever the case, Fernando Muslera was caught committing one of the worst goalkeeper sins, […]

COLUMBUS, OH – MARCH 29: Bobby Wood #7 of the United States Men’s National Team controls the ball against Guatemala during the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier on March 29, 2016 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The United States defeated Guatemala 4-0. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

WATCH: USMNT net pair of goals just before half to go up 3-0

The United States up 1-0 has been a thing of beauty, with the USMNT going for the jugular ever since the goal in the 9th minute of action. A key to a lot of the attack has been central forward Clint Dempsey. He scored the first goal, and with the team searching for a big […]

COLUMBUS, OH – MARCH 29: Jozy Altidore #17 of the United States Men’s National Team, Clint Dempsey #8 of the United States Men’s National Team and Michael Bradley #4 of the United States Men’s National Team celebrate a goal against Guatemala during the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier on March 29, 2016 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The United States defeated Guatemala 4-0. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

WATCH: Dempsey gets 50th career goal after Wood earns PK for USMNT

The United States men’s national team faced a win or go home scenario in its second Group A match against CONCACAF rival Costa Rica. It took just eight minutes for things to get real interesting, as Bobby Wood earned a clear penalty kick after being shoved from behind by a Costa Rica player. Up stepped […]

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – JULY 18: Paolo Guerrero of Flamengo in action during the match between Flamengo and Gremio as part of Brasileirao Series A 2015 at Maracana stadium on July 18, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Loureiro/Getty Images)

WATCH: Paolo Guerrero puts Peru in front of Haiti with a diving header

For 60 minutes, underdog Haiti held strong against their South American counterparts. Haiti stayed in shape defensively, got a couple chances on goal and were focused on trying to get a historic result in the Copa America Centenario. It took an hour but Peru eventually prevailed against Haiti and did so in magnificent fashion. Paolo […]

VIDEO: USMNT catches Bolivia napping on free kick

Michael Bradley knew the situation, so did Alejandro Bedoya and John Brooks. However, no one apparently was aware for the Bolivian national team and the end result was a beautifully executed free kick for the USMNT. As Bradley stood over a live free kick, Bolivia was caught napping and setting up a wall only to […]

BASEL, SWITZERLAND – MAY 18: Coke of Sevilla celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the UEFA Europa League Final match between Liverpool and Sevilla at St. Jakob-Park on May 18, 2016 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

WATCH: Sevilla’s Coke quickly score twice to take 3-1 lead in Europa League Final

After falling behind 1-0 at halftime, Sevilla scored a quick goal to equalize. Then in the span of just six minutes, Coke scored twice to put Sevilla on an incredible advantage to put Sevilla up 3-1 over Liverpool. Here’s the first goal, a great team goal finished off by Coke. "What a sequence. What a […]

BASEL, SWITZERLAND – MAY 18: Kevin Gameiro of Sevilla celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Europa League Final match between Liverpool and Sevilla at St. Jakob-Park on May 18, 2016 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

WATCH: In just 18 seconds into the second half, Kevin Gameiro equalizes for Sevilla in Europa League Final

If you got back to your seat or in front of your TV or computer late on the second half kickoff, you missed a lot. Sevilla only took 18 seconds into the second half to score the equalizer, thanks to Kevin Gameiro, who has scored 10 goals in 10 games. The entire play looked like […]

BASEL, SWITZERLAND – MAY 18: Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool shoots at goal during the UEFA Europa League Final match between Liverpool and Sevilla at St. Jakob-Park on May 18, 2016 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

WATCH: Daniel Sturridge with the outside of his foot, puts Liverpool up 1-0 in Europa League Final

The UEFA Europa League Final saw some twists and turns with neither team really getting an edge early on. Not that either team struggled but it was more a midfield siege that neither team was willing to concede. In a split second, that changed thanks to Daniel Sturridge. As though he was casually walking with […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 15: Danny Drinkwater of Leicester City celebrates scoring his team’s opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on May 15, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Watch: Danny Drinkwater gives great answer when asked where he was when he found out about England call up

It started with the saying “Jamie Vardy is having a party” during Vardy’s record goal scoring run in the first half of the Premier League season. It then became “Jamie Vardy is having an international party” when Vardy started scoring goals for England. Whether it was pizza parties after clean sheets, the clubs owners giving […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 10: Anthony Martial of Manchester United (L) celebrates with Michael Carrick of Manchester United as he scores their first and equalising goal during the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at the Boleyn Ground on May 10, 2016 in London, England. West Ham United are playing their last ever home match at the Boleyn Ground after their 112 year stay at the stadium. The Hammers will move to the Olympic Stadium for the 2016-17 season. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

WATCH: Manchester United takes lead thanks to Anthony Martial brace

Manchester United fell behind 1-0 to West Ham at halftime but that didn’t deter Man United as they try to get into the top four and obtain a Champions League spot. Anthony Martial scored two great goals to put United up 2-1. Building something out of absolutely nothing, Juan Mata put up some great moves […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 07: Diafra Sakho of West Ham celebrates scoring a goal during the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Swansea City at the Boleyn Ground, May 7, 2016, London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

WATCH: Diafra Sakho gives West Ham lead over Man United in final Boleyn Ground game

In their final game at the Boleyn Ground, West Ham United took the lead early against Manchester United in a very important game with top four implications. Manuel Lanzini brought the play deep into Man United’s attacking area and then crossed back to Diafra Sakho near the top of the box. Sakho then was fortunate […]

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – MAY 07: Jermain Defoe of Sunderland scores his team’s third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Chelsea at the Stadium of Light on May 7, 2016 in Sunderland, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

WATCH: Jermain Defoe scores beautiful game winner against Chelsea, may save Sunderland from relegation

In the race to avoid relegation, it appeared Newcastle had the upper hand. They were leading the race and had to play already relegated and hopelessly embarrassing Aston Villa. A 0-0 draw by Newcastle opened the door for either Sunderland or Norwich to take advantage. And Sunderland’s Jermain Defoe busted down that door against Chelsea. […]

MADRID, SPAIN – APRIL 27: Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich signals during the UEFA Champions League semi final first leg match between Club Atletico de Madrid and FC Bayern Muenchen at Vincente Calderon on April 27, 2016 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Watch: Robert Lewandowski puts Bayern Munich ahead on the night

Game on. Following Antoine Griezmann’s goal early in the second half Atletico Madrid had leveled the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal at one goal apiece, but had a 2-1 lead on aggregate. Bayern had about 35 minutes to mount a comeback that would require two goals, otherwise they would be left thinking […]

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